The Libyans came out yesterday, took to the streets to mark the first
anniversary of the revolution which overthrew Colonel moamer kadhafi,
but many of them complained of lack of security and order in the
country, which is preparing to hold its first free elections, at a time
when sources reported in southeastern Libya that dozens were killed this
week in clashes between two tribes in this region.
Crowds flying information at martyrs square in Tripoli
and in freedom square in the city of Benghazi, the cradle of the
uprising. They had to pass through additional
checkpoints established by the authorities to prevent supporters of
kadhafi to disable starting the revolution anniversary celebrations
The
celebrations began late Saturday, when men, women and children took to
the streets of Tripoli and Benghazi and other towns and waving flags and
chanting.
Engineering
student said in Tripoli called Sarah, 22 years old, that «despite
problems that still exist in the country, but it's pretty cool, and want
to celebrate ... Just see what we have achieved during this past year».
And
improved conditions for many since the intifada that lasted eight
months and supported by NATO, but political and security problems are
growing before elections scheduled for next June.
And with the Libyan National Transitional Council has sought to build a
democratic State, it is struggling to control a country overflowing with
arms, also works on the formation of a police force and army force
actors.
Well-armed militias used to create virtual local security vacuum. Militants often clash due to disputes over who controls the neighborhood. Combatants say they supported the Council but do not submit only their leaders.
Says Professor of engineering at the University of Tripoli Dein Aqeel that insecurity could undermine the elections. The greatest achievement of the uprising was to end the system of kadhafi, and put an end to the corruption of his family. He said the elections reflect the Libyan State sought to build and Constitution. He said weak political institutions in the State may lead to serious problems in Libya may be difficult to control.
Besides
the imposition of Libyan Government system rebuilding old and
dilapidated infrastructure and strengthening health systems and weak
judicial and educational in the producing country.
The
new rulers did not organize for Libya celebrations nationwide to mark
the first anniversary of the revolution, out of respect for the memory
of those killed in the conflict that ended with the arrest of Gadhafi
and on 20 October last.
But
President Mustafa Abdeljalil Transitional Council directed a televised
speech to the citizens which vowed to respond to anyone who threatens
the stability of the country.
Abdul
Jalil said that «Libya tolerant everyone, especially those who had
their hands stained with the blood of the Libyans, and they hurry to
steal public money», warning anyone who tries to destabilize Libya from
«consequences».
At this
time, according to tribal sources in Southeast Libya that dozens of
people were killed last week in clashes between rival clans for control
over land.
Violence
erupted last week in the remote town of Kufra, and has continued since
that time, highlights the difficulty of enforcing law in the desert
state that litter densities.
Security
official said militants tribe Azwai local tribe clashed with fighters
from the Toubou ethnic group led by Issa Abdel Meguid accusing attacked
infidels with support from mercenaries from Chad.
Idris Abdul Bari tribe security official that the situation remains Azwai complex. The
«city attacked the community of Toubou mortars shells and sniper fire»,
pointing out that the Toubou obtained reinforcements from other desert
towns.
Said
Mohammed Abu Laban of the Toubou tribe, who represents a group of
citizens of the infidels, the death toll from the tribe arrived 55
people, plus more than 100 injured.
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